TX NOTARY Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. Which of the following pieces of information is a Texas notary public strictly PROHIBITED from recording in their notary record book? → The serial number from the signer's government-issued identification card.
2. To become a Texas notary public, you must be a legal resident of which state? → Texas
3. What type of record must a Texas notary maintain for remote online notarizations? → An audio-visual recording of each RON session
4. What must a Texas notary do if they change their legal name during their commission term? → Notify the Secretary of State and obtain an updated commission
5. What is the maximum fee a Texas notary may charge for administering an oath or affirmation? → $6.00
6. Which of the following is a mandatory requirement for an individual to be eligible for a Texas Notary Public commission? → Be a resident of the state of Texas.
7. A Texas notary who notarizes a document without the signer being present may face: → Civil liability and possible criminal charges
8. Which of the following is an acceptable form of identification for a signer in Texas? → A current state-issued driver's license
9. Which of the following is true about the Texas notary seal? → Either a rubber stamp or an embosser (crimper) is acceptable
10. How does the Texas Secretary of State send the notary commission certificate to the applicant? → Via regular mail to the address on the application
11. Do you need to pass a formal exam to become a notary public in Texas? → No
12. How much is the Texas notary application fee payable to the Secretary of State? → $21
13. In Texas, if an affiant falsely swears before a notary, they may be subject to: → Criminal charges for perjury
14. What information is typically printed on a Texas notary commission certificate? → The notary's name, commission number, and expiration date
15. When a signer appears before a Texas Notary to have their signature notarized on an affidavit, the notary must perform which notarial act? → Administering an oath or affirmation.
16. In a Texas jurat, the notary certifies that: → The signer appeared, signed in the notary's presence, and took an oath or affirmation
17. In a Texas notary record book, what is the purpose of obtaining the signer's thumbprint? → It serves as additional biometric evidence of the signer's presence to deter fraud
18. When must a Texas notary complete the notarial certificate — before or after the signer appears? → After the notarial act is performed and the signer has appeared
19. If a signer objects to taking a religious oath, a Texas notary should: → Offer an affirmation as an alternative
20. What action should a Texas notary take if their commission certificate is lost or destroyed? → Contact the Secretary of State to request a duplicate commission certificate
21. What must a Texas notary do upon receiving their commission certificate? → File an oath of office with the county clerk within 30 days
22. Is it legally required for a traditional (non-RON) Texas notary to maintain a notary record book? → No, Texas statute does not require traditional notaries to keep a record book
23. Which statement about acknowledgments vs. jurats in Texas is correct? → A jurat requires signing in the notary's presence; an acknowledgment does not
24. In Texas, a jurat requires the signer to do which of the following? → Sign in the notary's presence and swear or affirm the document's truthfulness
25. Must a Texas RON notary be located in Texas during a remote online notarization session? → Yes, the notary must be physically located within Texas during the RON session
26. Once you receive your Texas notary public commission, what is the next step? → Purchase a notary seal and journal
27. A credible witness in Texas notarization is someone who: → Personally knows the signer and swears to the signer's identity
28. What must a Texas notary do before they can use a specific RON technology platform? → Use only platforms approved by the Texas Secretary of State
29. A person convicted of misdemeanor theft 10 years ago applies for a Texas notary commission. Are they eligible? → Maybe — it depends on whether the theft involved moral turpitude
30. What must a Texas notary do if a signer presents an identification document that the notary suspects is forged? → Refuse to perform the notarization and report the suspicious ID to law enforcement